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A review by dbuzynski
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
What drew me to this book was it was historical fiction set in Victorian age New York City. Unfortunately, the story plot was not strong to warrant more than 300 pages. There are two timelines and the 1966 storyline does not serve a purpose. Writing was good and crisp, but the plot languished.